2015 Ford Transit Connect Problems & Complaints

Most common 2015 Ford Transit Connect problems

• Body & structure~20,000 miles
  1320%
• Other / not specified~85,000 miles
  1320%
• Locks & latches~110,000 miles
  1015%
• Transmission & drivetrain~99,000 miles
  914%
• Engine & cooling~87,000 miles
  812%
• Steering~77,000 miles
  58%
• Electrical system~49,000 miles
  46%
• Driver assistance~150,000 miles
  46%
• Lights~10,000 miles
  35%
• Seats~40,000 miles
  23%
• Wheels & tires~19,000 miles
  23%
• Air bags~180,000 miles
  23%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof
  23%
• Suspension~66,000 miles
  12%
• Brakes
  12%

Share of the 66 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Transit Connect complaints by model year

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2015 Ford Transit Connect recalls (11)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2015 Ford Transit Connect:

What 2015 Ford Transit Connect owners say

Body & structure

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while her husband was closing the door, he heard an abnormal sound. The driver removed the panel and located a separation. The side panels had separated, and he became aware that water was entering the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V777000 (Structure). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 133,934.

Sliding side door on passenger side of van breaks free from the detente designed to hold it in the open position causing it to violently and suddenly close if the van is parked on a grade. The safety of others is put at risk if passengers, particularly young children, are attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. The problem was reproduced and confirmed by the dealer's service department. The service representative said the dealer was not equipped to handle the problem. The vehicle or defective component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representative. There are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem. The issue surfaced a number of months ago.

Locks & latches

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning into a parking lot, the front driver's side door inadvertently opened. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that he had applied tape to the door to keep the door closed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,100. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V502000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that when he went to shut the driver's side door during the morning start of the vehicle, the door would not close and lock. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer who advised that they had not been authorized to perform a repair by the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 21V376000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the gear shifter seized and the vehicle rolled forward, crashing into a brick wall and damaging the front driver side. The failure recurred after the contact had unloaded the vehicle and the emergency brake was engaged. The contact disengaged the emergency brake and tried to shift gear when the gear shifter seized and the vehicle rolled down the driveway. The contact had to reapply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was awaiting a tow. The rear passenger sliding door would also detach from the sliding base. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while having the vehicle repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V376000 (Power Train) and 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) the dealer failed to remedy the recalls without charge. The manufacturer was informed of the issue and informed the contact to speak to the dealer about reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

2015 Ford Transit Connect engines & fuel economy

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